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Until the very next day. Afib came back and brought a friend, "flutter". First available outpatient cardioversion wasn't open for almost two weeks. I saw surgeon for scheduled follow up a week later and she said - let me make a call. Suddenly there was an opening the next day.
Cardioversion restored rhythm which has held so far - I started driving last week, and started cardio rehab. I see an electrophysiologist on Wednesday to deal with low BP and arrhythmia (not afib). I finished OT/PT home health, still have nurse visit once a week. Great family support.
This site was such a blessing! So many ideas pre-surgery. And encouragement. I kept a video diary from before surgery until now which I am considering posting on FB or Instagram. The expanding back scratcher was amazing - great idea!
Sorry this is so long, I am happy to share and answer questions, I appreciate all of the support I got!
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“I just went in for an annual check-up. After listening to my heart, my doctor told me I had a heart murmur. I never knew I had a heart murmur, and I didn’t know much about them. The images ... Read more.
“I just went in for an annual check-up. After listening to my heart, my doctor told me I had a heart murmur. I never knew I had a heart murmur, and I didn’t know much about them. The images showed that I had a severe mitral valve prolapse.
We made the decision, at the time, to keep an eye on it for a year because I had no symptoms. Based on my second echocardiogram, it was determined that my mitral valve prolapse had progressed, and it was time for surgery. Now, I am ecstatic to say that my wife and I just returned from a 10-day holiday in Saint Lucia which included four scuba dives.
Dr. Castillo-Sang gave me the confidence that I would be able to dive again, and he was 100% correct."
-- Gary Fabre, heart valve patient
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Suddenly I am symptomatic again. Gasping for breath from walking to the kitchen.. Echo shows tricuspid and mitral regurgitation. Any others who have had repeat surgeries?
I should add, if you have symptoms just walking to the kitchen, you really need to see a cardiologist quickly. Like within days rather than weeks.
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My INR has stabilised and my valve is incredibly silent . < Onx Valve >
I ...Read more
My INR has stabilised and my valve is incredibly silent . < Onx Valve >
I am so glad I went with the Mechanical Valve and thank Adam and this website for the wealth of information and Webinars that helped me with that decision.
For those on the journey it does get easier with time .
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I do wish my Drs came more prepared for apts. You... Read more
I do wish my Drs came more prepared for apts. You are so right about them not being ready or going over things in depth before my apts.
Wishing everyone a beautiful Friday the 13th
Just had to pay over $1200 on my vehicle today, ugh!!! Do you know they even charged me for the credit card processing, even though I used my debit bank card! I did not have cash or a check with me! I would think for that amount of money, they can pick up the processing cost.
Shameful plug here, sorry if it is not allowed Adam;
Anyone need some Wedding, Anniversary, Mothers Day or Fathers Day gifts, please take a look at my Etsy shop. I could use the business, since it is now my only form of income.
I hate doing that, but if you are purchasing gifts for certain occasions, why not support one of our own. I will happily do same if anyone has something I can use here.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/RusticMidwestCharm
I am so happy you got great news. Hope you are enjoying the day ❤️
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